Linking Verbs

Front

A linking verb connects the subject with a word in the predicate.

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True

Front

Identify the linking verb: Her route is Main Street.

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is

Front

Predicate adjectives do not rename the subject; they are not always nouns.

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No

Front

Sentence: 'The game of checkers appears easy.' Predicate type?

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Predicate adjective

Front

He became an inventor. The word 'inventor' is a:

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Predicate noun

Front

Identify the linking verb: Mr. Darrow felt very good about one of his inventions.

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felt

Front

Identify the linking verb: The Chinese were responsible for the first kites.

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were

Front

In the sentence, 'Even children felt excited,' the word 'excited' is a:

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Predicate adjective

Front

Mr. Chang is an investor in this company. Predicate Noun or Adjective?

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Predicate Noun

Front

The computer is a remarkable invention for humankind. The word 'invention' is a:

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Predicate noun